RFP 24-0054-5

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners is seeking a qualified firm to determine locations and best design for a green infrastructure improvement project on County right-of-way or parcels. The scope of services includes site selection and field assessments, conceptual design plans, engineering design plans, public outreach, and development of a maintenance guidance document. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM on May 23, 2024, and a pre-proposal conference is scheduled for May 2, 2024. The successful firm will be expected to execute a contract within 30 days of notice of award. The evaluation criteria includes experience, qualifications, project understanding, fee proposal, and MBE/WBE participation. The total budget for the project is $60,000, and any unforeseen costs must be approved by the County prior to expenditure.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent contractor is not identified, and the project aims to leverage the expertise and experience of the selected vendor to deliver the green infrastructure solutions effectively. The funding for this project will come from state and local government sources, with a total budget of $5.2 million.